Forest Preschool
A half-day, nature-immersed preschool for ages 3–5 that nurtures curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Wanderers Forest Preschool
A Gentle, Outdoor-Forward Preschool Experience
The Wanderers Program is a warm, play-rich preschool designed for young children to learn through movement, creativity, and exploration. Rooted in nature, rhythm, and faith, this half-day program supports early literacy, numeracy, sensory development, and social-emotional foundations, without rushing childhood.
Children move between outdoor exploration, story-based learning, hands-on activities, and quiet moments of reflection, all guided by nurturing teachers who honor each child’s pace.
Preschool at a glance.
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Ages
3-5 years
Potty Trained before enrolling
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Schedule
Half-day mornings
8:30am-12:30pm
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Format
Nature-based, play-rich, faith inspired, developmental
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Location
Red River Acres - Moorhead, MN
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Focus
Early academics, sensory learning, outdoor exploration
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Group Size
10 Preschoolers : 1 Teacher
Yearly Tuition: 5% Pay-In Full Discount
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8:30am-12:15pm M-F
September - May (See “Camp” tab for summer preschool options)
175 Day School Year
Yearly Tuition
5% enrollment is for one school year cycle. Billed bi-weekly.
Multi-child discounts available.
Blended family schedules supported. Contact us for flexible enrollment options.
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5% Pay-In-Full Discount
$166.25/week equivalent
Weekly Tuition: Standard Pricing
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8:30am-12:15pm M-F
September - May (See “Camp” tab for summer preschool options)
175 Day School Year
Weekly Tuition is for a 30-day cycle commitment. Billed bi-weekly. 30 day cancellation required.
Multi-child discounts available.
Blended family schedules supported. Contact us for flexible enrollment options.
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$175.00/ Week
Daily Tuition: Premium Rate
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8:30-12:15pm, 2-day and 3-day options available.
Open M-F, September - May (See “Camp” tab for summer preschool options)
175 Day School Year
Daily Tuition is for a 30-day cycle commitment. Billed bi-weekly. 30 day cancellation required.
Multi-child discounts not available for part-time enrollment.
Blended family schedules supported. Contact us for flexible enrollment options.
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$42.00/ day
Our Approach
Rooted in Rhythm, Play and the Natural World
We believe little ones learn best through real-world experiences: touching, tasting, building, creating, moving, singing, and wondering. Wanderers blends predictable daily rhythms with open-ended exploration, helping children develop independence, emotional resilience, and joyful connection with the world around them.
Our Preschool Approach Emphasizes
Sensory-rich nature play
Early literacy + numeracy woven into movement
Kind social interaction
Faith-infused reflection + gratitude
Seasonal learning
Gentle academic foundations
Skills That Grow With Your Child
Emotional resilience
Social confidence
Early literacy & numeracy
Fine & gross motor skills
Creativity & imagination
Problem-solving & independence
A peaceful relationship with nature
A Day in Wanderers Preschool
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Drop off: 8:20am-8:30am.
Songs, stretching, prayer, weather + nature observation.
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9:00am:
Trails, water play, loose parts, imaginative building.
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10:15am: Snack + Community Time
Organic snack, gratitude, connection with peers, mindfulness exercise.
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10:30am:
Watercolors, nature crafts, finger plays, songs puppetry & storytelling.
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11:00am:
Counting, patterns, letter sounds, simple literacy play.
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11:45am:
Lunch brought from home
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Children can be picked-up between 12:15pm-12:30pm
